Treasure-trove

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:54:43

Treas"ure-trove` (?), n. [Treasure + OF. trov'e, F. trouv'e, p. p. of OF. trover to find, F. trouver. See Trover.] CommonLaw

Any money, bullion, or the like, found in the earth, or otherwise hidden, the owner of which is not known. In England such treasure belongs to the crown; whereas similar treasure found in the sea, or upon the surface of the land, belongs to the finder if no owner appears.

 

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